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BALANCING MIGRATION PM Davis says SIDS have a right to survival -COP29
 
The issue of migration and illegal immigration took center stage at a panel discussion on “Understanding The Complexities of Migration Management ” during day four of Diplomatic Week held at the Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama.  Immigration Minister the Hon. Sears (centre) served as a panelist for the discussion, along with Her Excellency Gezel Farrington, Ambassador-at-Large for Human Rights (photographed at left) and Ms. Zahrah Jibrilu, Project Officer, International Organization for Migration (photographed at right).  Other panelists included His Excellency Dennis Zulu, UN Resident Coordinator for The Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Turks & Caicos and Jamaica; His Excellency Dr. Ellison Rahming, Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba; and Mr. Crispin Hall, of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).

BALANCING MIGRATION

By Journal Staff Writer America was built on it. Singapore thrives because of it.Immigrants usually make a country better especially when thepopulation is small and skills limited.Minister of Immigration and National Insurance, Alfred Sears sayswhen it comes to the issues surrounding migration The Bahamasfinds itself trying to balance national security interests of thecountry and human […]

Prime Minister Hon. Philip Davis at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan

PM Davis says SIDS have a right to survival -COP29

By Shenia RobertsJournal Staff Writer Prime Minister Phillip Davis joined over 50,000 people in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 29 th sessionof the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties known as COP29 where hegave contributions on behalf of The Bahamas.According to the United Nations, this gathering, the second largest of its kind, under the theme:investing […]

Police Capture Escaped Fugitive

23 May 2016

Police are once again successful in the capture of an escaped fugitive this past weekend. Jason Jerome Rolle, 21, escaped from a police transport vehicle on Friday while being escorted to the Department of Corrections. Police reported that on Friday, Jerome escaped shortly before 4:00 p.m. from the vehicle on Wulf Road near Claridge Road. […]

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New Study Launched at Rand Memorial Hospital to Improve Patient Care

23 May 2016

A new eight-week study has been launched at the Rand Memorial Hospital to examine the entire patient care system and develop means of its improvement, said Public Hospitals Authority Consultant Dr. Desiree Cox during a press conference on Thursday at the Rand.   Dr. Cox said the programme is designed so that information on patient care will […]

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Minnis Calls For Ministers to Come Clean

23 May 2016

Opposition Leader Dr. Hubert Minnis on Friday said the government has shown “a wanton disregard for transparency, accountability and the rule of law. Dr. Minnis’ comments came in response to claims of Progressive Liberal Party ministers failing to table audits relative to their agencies. The opposition leader asserted that this comes as “no surprise” that […]

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Student Chefs Battle It Out Another Year For a Chance At Scholarships

23 May 2016

Student chefs are again wiping their brows in busy kitchens, eagerly anticipating the day they will put their newfound culinary skills to the test and compete for a chance at a scholarship to prestigious culinary university Johnson and Wales.   Island Flare’s sixth annual Food Fight, which fires up at the Bahamas National Trust on […]

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Minnis Expresses hope for the upcoming budget

23 May 2016

Opposition leader Dr. Hubert Minnis is eager for the upcoming annual budget presentation to show a plan that will tackle the growing deficit. Dr. Minnis says any budget worthwhile will include efforts that tackle a number of issues including Baha Mar, the deficit and unemployment. “What will this Government offer? A true path forward out […]

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BAMSI executives meet with school officials in Grand Bahama

23 May 2016

Nearly 30 principals, vice principals, guidance counselors and agriculture and marine teachers heard first-hand on Thursday of the curriculum at the Bahamas Agriculture & Marine Science Institute (BAMSI) and the sobering statistics about the country’s present agricultural state.   BAMSI President Dr. Godfrey Eneas headed a delegation to Grand Bahama and met with public and […]

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“Anyone but CCA,” beg Former Baha Mar Employees

23 May 2016

Disgruntled former staff of Baha Mar in an open letter to Prime Minister Perry Christie are requesting him to not allow China Construction America (CCA) to be the general contractor nor “eventual owner of Baha Mar”. Past employees of the Cable Beach mega resort say that there Bahamians who are willing to complete construction on […]

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Smith Threatens Further Action Against Mitchell

20 May 2016

Council for the Save the Bays Organization Fred Smith says that he is very close to filing a motion to hold Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell in contempt of court. Smith, who was arguing during an injunction hearing to prohibit Parliamentarians from sharing personal e-mails of Save the Bay members in the House of Parliament, […]

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PSDU Calls For Partnership With Izmirlian

20 May 2016

The Public Service Drivers Union (PSDU) yesterday during a press conference sounded off support for Baha Mar Developer Sarkis Izmirlian in his pursuit to regain control of the beleaguered multi-billion dollar resort.   PSDU President, Richard Johnson, said the union’s views the developer as a great potential partner in the Tourism Industry.   “We would […]

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U.S. Embassy Hosts Consular Appreciation Reception

20 May 2016

The U.S. Embassy held a reception at Harbourfront Lounge in appreciation of its key partners who support safe and responsible travel to the United States as well as provide services to assist American citizens in The Bahamas. The event served as an opportunity to recognize some of the Embassy’s most critical and helpful contacts. U.S. […]

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